Add 72/24 and 10/18
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 10/18
72/24 + 10/18 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
72/24 = 72 × 3/24 × 3 = 216/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
10/18 = 10 × 4/18 × 4 = 40/72 - Add the two like fractions:
216/72 + 40/72 = 216 + 40/72 = 256/72 - 256/72 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 72/24 + 10/18 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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